'Mathe Wa Ngara' in Court to Block Her Arrest

21, Aug 2023 / 2 min read/ By Livenow Africa

Nancy Kigunzu, a prominent businesswoman famously known as "Mathe Wa Ngara," has taken legal action to prevent her potential arrest, asserting that she is a law-abiding Kenyan with lawful sources of income. Kigunzu has garnered media attention recently due to her connection to a high-profile case involving drug-related activities and the discovery of approximately Ksh13.4 million in cash, allegedly linked to illicit drugs.

In response to the ongoing investigation, Kigunzu has filed a court application seeking to prevent her arrest. Under her alias "Mathe Wa Ngara," she maintains that she is being unjustly targeted by law enforcement officials who are attempting to disrupt her legitimate business operations by fabricating charges against her.

Kigunzu's application contends, "The applicant is firmly convinced that the timing of the arrest is orchestrated to intimidate and impede her ability to continue her business activities within Kenya."

She has additionally requested the court to issue an injunction while her request for anticipatory bail is considered. Anticipatory bail is a legal measure used to prevent the potential arrest of a suspect.

Recent reports have emerged indicating that Kigunzu reached out to Teresia Wanjiru, a woman who was initially arrested in connection with the case but was later discovered to be the wrong person. Allegedly, Kigunzu sought to apologize to Wanjiru amidst the ongoing confusion.

Kigunzu's court application emphasizes her willingness to cooperate with law enforcement authorities if she is afforded a fair and impartial legal process. She raises concerns over the perceived misuse and abuse of arrest powers by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Inspector General Koome, asserting that she is a target of harassment, intimidation, and oppression.

Authorities have implicated Kigunzu in a larger drug trafficking operation that was exposed during a raid conducted last week. The operation resulted in the seizure of narcotics, counterfeit cigarettes, and a substantial amount of cash hidden in sacks in the Ngara area.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the case of "Mathe Wa Ngara" continues to captivate public attention, highlighting the complex web of drug-related issues and legal challenges facing both law enforcement agencies and the accused individuals.

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